(Barry) which serves as a final reminder of the vastness of possibilities in the work of a scientist and the intelligence it requires to narrow down those vast possibilities into one solid method that both succeeds in completing the research and in revealing something new and interesting. In conclusion, author John M. Barry uses rhetorical questions in order to give readers a glimpse into the world of scientific research. (Jessica
Many people already see scientists as intelligent, but it is not as common to hear that scientists have “passion, patience, creativity, self-sufficiency, and courage.” Popular culture may promote scientists as automaton-like and lacking sentiment, or perhaps as the classic mad scientist, but Barry’s description of scientists shows that they are indeed real people whose work requires a great determination and confidence and extends beyond the realm of pure intellectualism. Using simple, but positive language allows Barry to create empathy in the reader for the scientist, but perhaps more importantly, to convey his message to a broad
Uncertainty can either be beneficial or detrimental to a scientist. How they deal with that, determines how their career will end up at. Unpredictability is abundant in the field of scientific investigation. To be successful, uncertainty has to give a scientist motivation. In his talk about uncertainty in science, John M. Barry highlights pathos, ethos,and logos to convey the importance of it in the field of scientific investigation.
They examined a unique model of collaboration in the U.K., that reflected how the research can inform teaching and vice versa. The study concluded that power and responsibility needs to be shared between researchers and teachers for the research to be relevant and meaningful. In other words, there is a need of an exchange of knowledge between researches and schools rather than a transfer of knowledge from researchers to schools. In my opinion, science in general should focus in the real-world experiments.
But she was not the only one. I also owe my success to my mentor and Head of Science – Mr. Jim Bailey. But I would have never had the confidence or will-power to follow through with my passion if it wasn’t for the teacher who built me with all the qualities of a leader. With the confidence to stand up and speak. As influential as any science teacher,
I want to be a part of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (Ph.D.) at the West Virginia University in Fall 2018 since it will give me the vibrant intellectual environment and rich facilities that allow for an extensive variety of research approaches. I want to get admission in Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences Ph.D. Programs because the core research fields they provide exactly match with my research interest like drug delivery and Pharmacology. I found from the university’s website that the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is associated with different research centers which I am very excited to be a part of. After going through the faculty directory and their research interests, I
As a first-generation college student, I’ve changed the course of my family. I’ve set the educational standards and have made a path for my younger sisters and future family to follow; but if I can raise the bar higher, I will. With the countless opportunities that the PATHS program has to offer, I intend to leverage the experience and the resources provided to further my education by working towards a Masters Degree. This goal of mine won’t come without its challenges, but in the event that I do have the honor to become a PATHS scholar, I intend to use my experience of mentorship and academic sucess that I achieved as an Undergraduate and continue to thrive and further my education. In addition to this, I desire to leverage my experience in the PATHS program to land a job in a Bio-technology company in which my career will bring happiness and financially stability to me and my familyI. Not only this, but I yearn to work for a Bio-tech company whose mission statement is dedicated solely on the advancement of science and not on the economic prosperity that comes from developing scientific breakthroughs.
As I increase my understanding of the natural world, I become increasingly able to answer questions I have regarding my day-to-day activities. I know how to grow my house plants efficiently, how to bake delicious loaves of bread, and how to keep myself at my healthiest. I work at a pet store, where I can utilize my knowledge of animal nutrition and behavior to ensure my customer’s pets are well taken care of in every facet of their lives and do not return to shelters. Biology permeates what I do for enjoyment as well. I purchased a microscope and am constantly on the lookout for materials I feel would appear interesting through it.
Since my childhood days, I have dreamed of science, and I have always seen it as a form of excitement not as a challenge as many view it. Moreover, being an international student, I have learnt the art of engaging and interacting with
With a new school filled with diverse faculty and students, came the opportunity to grow as a person and be proud of my Caribbean heritage. The surrounding ecosystem lead me to decide that I wanted to be a part of a career that allowed my curiosity of the natural world to be a focal point of my work life. In my sophomore year of college at the University of Puerto Rico, I was taught that pursuing a biology degree required much more than curiosity and an interest on the field. A commitment to perform and understand under a stressful environment was as vital to be successful in this field as it is throughout life. There were three classes that got the most out of me as it was the first time in my life that I failed to understand and apply the information given to be successful in class.
Students' career goals are usually clarified after they participate in research. How do you know you will enjoy being a biologist, for example, without getting a chance to do some of the thinking, researching and writing that a biologist does?Research is also a significant confidence booster. The more students are mentally stretched (wrestling with surprising results or unanswered questions or pertinence to previous studies), the greater their sense of accomplishment upon completion of the project. This is especially true when a caring faculty member guides and encourages the students. ”(2014).
I plan to pursue a B.S. degree in Ecology and Evolution. I have met with the EEMB undergraduate advisor, and we went over what I needed to do in order to graduate on time. I failed to redo Chemistry in the Spring (because the class was already full) and during the summer session (because I figured that with my track record, it would be better to wait until I had gained some leeway with my counseling). Consequentially, I will have to undertake the Biology series during the summer sessions. It sounds like a daunting task, but one I believe that I am perfectly capable of doing.
Ever since I was little, maybe about seven or eight years old, I’ve wanted to study marine biology. Maybe it’s the fact that I was born in Puerto Rico and a lot of my earliest memories are at the beach, maybe it’s my obsession with Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, or maybe it’s just that I think it’s
Goals and Interests I am certain to become a lifelong scientific researcher. I realized this over the course of my undergraduate career through a diverse set of experiences that have both broadened my intellect and intensified my commitment biological research. My recent in-depth exposure to significant research as an Amgen Scholar solidified this commitment. This and many other defining moments along my academic journey have informed and transformed my specific interests within the biosciences. These interests center on developmental biology and include cell and molecular biology as well as genetics, neuroscience, and biochemistry.
I believe research is the pursuit of knowledge. As I approach the next step in my education, I look back and see several experiences that have led me to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery. These experiences have allowed me to develop certain traits that would make me a valuable member of an orthopedic